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2022 Election Preparation

Township staff are preparing for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections. Election Day will be October 24, 2022.

Woolwich Council has already considered and approved the existing three-ward structure and number of Councillors. This means that if you haven't moved, you will be voting for the same municipal offices as in the 2018 election: Mayor and your ward Councillor(s).

Register to Vote

The Voters' List for the 2022 Municipal Election is compiled by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). After September 1, 2022, you must apply to the Township Clerk if you wish to add your name to the Voters' List or correct your information. Please contact the Corporate Services department at 519-669-6000 for more information. If you wish to change your school support after September 1, you must contact MPAC directly.

Important dates

  • May 2, 2022: candidate nominations open
  • August 19, 2022: candidate nominations close at 2:00 p.m.
  • August 22, 2022: nominations certified and list of candidates announced
  • October 14, 2022: start of voting via internet and telephone
  • October 24, 2022: Election Day (paper ballots, internet, and telephone voting)
  • November 14, 2022: start of Council orientation
  • November 28, 2022: Inaugural Council Meeting and beginning of Council term

For more information, see the 2022 Election Procedures.

 End-to-End Verifiable Voting

The Township has contracted the services of Scytl Canada Inc. for internet and telephone voting. Scytl's product Invote Gov ensures the secrecy and end-to-end security of the voting process.

General Information 

Municipal Elections are the foundation of the local democratic process and are held every four years in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has a variety of resources relating to municipal elections. Additional resources can be found through the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), such as the AMCTO Elections Calendar.

Election Accessibility

Woolwich Township is committed to fostering a more inclusive community and allowing persons with disabilities to fully participate in the community. As part of this commitment, the Clerk will ensure that the 2022 Municipal Election will accommodate and encourage participation and inspire confidence of persons with a disability.

For more information, please visit the Election Accessibility webpage.

Offices

The Township of Woolwich will be conducting the next Municipal Election on October 24, 2022 for the offices of:

  • Mayor
  • Townships Councillors (5)
  • Regional Chair
  • School Trustees for:
    • Waterloo Region District School Board (1)
    • Waterloo Catholic District School Board (2)
    • French Public School Board (1)
    • French Catholic School Board (1)

Get Involved

You can get involved in local issues at any time by volunteering, staying engaged, and sharing feedback with members of Council. The Municipal Election provides even more opportunity for engagement and helping to shape your community like:

  • voting - the most simple and powerful way to make your voice heard
    • for more information, see the Province's 2022 Voters' Guide
  • running for office - if you want the chance to lead and make decisions
    • for more information, see the Province's 2022 Candidates' Guide
  • supporting a candidate - you can volunteer or donate to support a candidate
    • for more information, see the Province's Third Party Advertisers' Guide
 Nomination and Registration

The nomination period for the 2022 Municipal Election began on May 2, 2022. Nominations occured by appointment only.

The deadline to file a nomination was August 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

For more information, please see the 2022 Municipal Election Procedures and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs' 2022 Candidates' Guide.

Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (MECAC)

Woolwich Township has partnered with the Region of Waterloo; Cities of Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, and Waterloo; and the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, and Wilmot to form a joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (MECAC) for the term 2022-2026. The role of MECAC is to:

  • grant or reject applications for a compliance audit
  • if a compliance audit is granted, appoint an auditor, receive the auditor's report and decide if legal action is needed
  • consider reports from the Clerk identifying contributors who appear to have contravened election contribution limits, and decide if legal action is needed

If an eligible voter believes a Candidate or Third Party Advertiser has contravened the election finance rules, the voter may apply for a compliance audit of the relevant campaign finances. The application must be made in writing and must set out the reasons why the voter believes the Candidate or Third Party Advertiser has contravened the rules. An application for a compliance audit must be submitted to the Township Clerk who conducted the Election within 90 days of the deadline to file the campaign financial statement.

2022 Municipal Election Procedures

The 2022 Woolwich Township Municipal Election will be held in accordance with the 2022 Municipal Election Procedures.

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